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Uh, no. T-Bills are absolutely bonds. They are short term bonds, ones that mature very quickly (i.e. around 30-90 days), but absolutely, completely, 100%, bonds. Short term bonds will be less affecte… (View Post)

Yes, I think that most Ag (unlike Au) does actually get used. But for ASE's, those probably do stay in bunkers. But ASE's, and similar fabricated products for retail, are a very minor part of the ove… (View Post)

They are all reproductions, not real, of notes that were originally larger than the current size. I do not know what the reproductions are used for, probably for novelty value. I wouldn't use em as r… (View Post)

What is wrong with the y-axis? A logarithmic y-axis is generally much more appropriate for financial data than a linear one, as it properly shows the percentage changes in the asset value, which is w… (View Post)

Would be pretty hard to store as bullion, it corrodes in the presence of air, and reacts dangerously with water! (View Post)